Visitor Comments: 3

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Anonymous,
November 13, 2017 3:26 PM

Wise sords

As someone who grew up in a house where unkind words and actions were used, I tried a different approach with my children. It works. Children respond much better to kindness than abuse and chastisement.

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missy,
November 16, 2012 2:44 PM

Great Reminder!

Thank you so much, this is such a great reminder, as a parent, to use soft words and gentle hands at all times to have a home filled w/peace. Thank you for the reminder :)

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Robert MacPherson,
November 15, 2012 12:36 PM

Well spoken

It does my heart good to hear such a message

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Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich is the Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, Georgia. Ordained at Baltimore’s Ner Israel Rabbinical College, he holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. Drawing on his warmth, humor, and personal experiences, Rabbi "Y" is popular for leading interactive parenting and marriage workshops in Atlanta and elsewhere. Rabbi Freundlich's wife and children have accepted their roles in providing endless material for his videos. He can be reached at rabbiy@bethjacobatlanta.org.